Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal Unit
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCS6196279-B
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Discharge Coordinator Neonatal Unit
Band 5
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Neonatal Discharge Coordinator to join the dynamic and supportive team in our local Neonatal Unit at Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
As a member of our team you will be professional, reliable, safe and compassionate to babies and their families. You will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team in an environment that is open, supportive and empowering.
The Neonatal Unit at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS trust is a Local Neonatal Unit comprising of 16 cots which include 2 intensive care, 3 high dependency and 11 special care cots.
Main duties of the job
- To be highly competent, knowledgeable practitioner ensuring provision of excellent evidence-based care
- Follow the discharge pathway within the neonatal service and provide specialist advice and guidance to parents and colleagues about the discharge process.
- Maintains close working relationships with nursing and medical staff and allied health professionals to facilitate discharge planning.
- Facilitate a seamless discharge of babies with complex needs from the neonatal unit (NNU) by encouraging multi-agency collaboration.
- Supervise and teach junior staff and pre and post registration student whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
- Work within the codes of practice, professional guidelines, and policies.
- Promote the continuous improvement of clinical standards in conjunction with the application of evidence-based practice.
- Be responsible for the information governance regarding discharges for NNU and the completeness of data.
- Works independently and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to develop high standards of neonatal care.
- To comply with all Trust policies and procedures including health and safety, safeguarding and manual handling.
- To report incidents in line with Trust incident policy.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- ENB 998 or MSSP
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- Child Protection Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work within a team and independently.
- Ability to resolve conflict and disputes, in a non confrontational manner
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching colleagues and students
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic Computer skills
- Ability to produce clear legible written reports in English
- Ability to communicate clearly in spoken English
- Accurate basic arithmetic skills, for purposes of calculating drugs and fluids.
- Competency in IV drug administration.
- Knowledge of current issues in neonatal nursing
- Self motivated and optimistic approach to work
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of research based practice
- Ability to supervise others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Weatherill
- Job title
- Practice Development Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296 316112
- Additional information
Gaynor Tyler (Matron ) on 01296 316112
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